APRANGA APB STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 03.01.2007 APRANGA Group results for the year 2006 exceeded the most optimistic expectations The turnover of the leader of the clothing retailers apparel in Lithuania and Baltic States Apranga Group for December 2006, despite of unusually warm weather, exceeded the most optimistic forecasts and totaled to LTL 32.0 million (EUR 9.3 million), or 53.9% more than in December 2005. The turnover of Apranga Group chain increased by 53.9% in Lithuania, 88.7% in Estonia, and 40.7% in Latvia for December 2006. The preliminary not audited turnover of Apranga Group for the year 2006 totaled to LTL 299.3 million (EUR 86.7 million), or 49.1% more than in year 2005. Results of year 2006 exceeded preliminary and updated growth forecasts to a large extent. This is the highest pace of growth during the last four-year stage of Apranga Group's agressive expansion. High pace of growth is a feature of all chains developed by Apranga Group. The turnover of Apranga Group young fashion chain increased by 67.1%, "Zara" chain - 63.1%, luxury chain - 45.1%, business chain - 35.8%, and economic chain - 33.8%. Apranga Group's results for year 2006 confirmed that the general business strategy - to concentrate on brands growing in world markets - was absolutely successful in Lithuania as well. According to Rimantas Perveneckas, General Manager of Apranga Group, year 2006 were fantastic for Apranga Group at least because of the fact that market leader advanced by almost 50%. Apranga Group is owned by the concern MG Baltic. Rimantas Perveneckas Apranga Group General Manager +370 5 2390801